Parenting the Now Generation

Parenting teens in today’s world demands practical guidance and real-life strategies.

On Parenting the Now Generation, host Rania Mankarious – author, therapist, attorney, CEO, family safety expert, mom and expert interviewer, delivers actionable conversations with specialists in adolescent health, digital challenges, development, faith and open communication.

Each episode empowers parents to support their children’s journey through all the current and complex challenges of today’s world – and does so leaving you filled with hope for tomorrow.

Find confidence, understanding, and compassion for modern parenting, all distributed by Hope Media Group.

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Parenting the Now Generation

Available Episodes

How a Homeschooling Mom of 10 Finds Joy in the Chaos: Abby Halberstadt on Motherhood and Faith

        Abby Halberstadt shares how she became a homeschooling mom of 10, how she battles postpartum rage and anxiety with Scripture-centered tools

Jan 19, 2026 • 41 min 55 sec

Parenting in the Digital Age – Strategies to Protect and Empower Your Teen with Kirsten Cobabe

Kirsten Cobabe continues her conversation with Rania Mankarious by tackling the digital challenges today’s teens face. This episode looks at the pitfalls and realities of

Jan 12, 2026 • 31 min 14 sec

How to Build Trust and Connection with Defiant Teen With Kirsten Cobabe

Former therapist and renowned “Teen Whisperer” Kirsten Cobabe joins Rania Mankarious for a candid discussion about the true heart of the parent-teen relationship. Drawing from

Jan 05, 2026 • 29 min 25 sec

Teen Parenting in a Digital World With Pastor Gregg Matte

In this second conversation, Pastor Gregg Matte shifts from grief to the everyday challenge of parenting the “now generation” in a noisy, digital world. As

Dec 29, 2025 • 34 min 34 sec

Where is God in Unthinkable Loss? With Pastor Gregg Matte

Pastor Gregg Matte of Houston’s First joins Rania for a conversation about grief, tragedy, and the hardest questions parents ask when the unthinkable happens. Drawing

Dec 22, 2025 • 31 min 1 sec

Raising Confident Kids: Lessons from Miss Texas USA Logan Lester

A beauty queen’s journey can become a powerful symbol of resilience and service through grace, perseverance, and purpose. Logan Lester’s story reaches far beyond her

Dec 01, 2025 • 27 min 58 sec

“How to Build Trust and Connection with Defiant Teens” with guest Kirsten Cobabe

Former therapist and renowned “Teen Whisperer” Kirsten Cobabe joins Rania Mankarious for a candid discussion about the true heart of the parent-teen relationship. Drawing from

Nov 24, 2025 • 29 min 25 sec

Dopamine, Distraction, and the Power of Boredom: Parenting in the Digital Age with guest Sonia Pillai

Host Rania Mankarious and guest Sonia Pillai explore the impact of doomscrolling, digital distractions, and “bed rotting” on teen brains, creativity, and emotional health. They

Nov 17, 2025 • 30 min 4 sec

Protecting Kids from Harmful Content: Parenting Strategies for the Digital Age

What do you do when the shows and movies aimed at your children may not be as safe as you think? Is the TV rating

Nov 10, 2025 • 32 min 56 sec

Why Doomscrolling Damages Teen Brains: Insights from Experts

Host Rania Mankarious and guest Sonia Pillai explore the impact of doomscrolling, digital distractions, and “bed rotting” on teen brains, creativity, and emotional health. They

Nov 03, 2025 • 11 min 26 sec
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